RESEARCH IN NURSING

Course Details

Course Number: NURS 5023 Fall 2012

Location: Bridwell Hall

Classroom Number: 319

Days & Times:

Midwestern State University Wilson School of Nursing Bridwell Hall 319

Email: Web CT is the preferred method of communication for this class and will be used for faculty updates and announcements. If you are unable to access Web CT you may contact me by campus email atjane.leach@mwsu.edu Phone appointments available

Textbooks

This course prepares students to critique research literature for appropriateness and utilization in nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on increasing knowledge and skills related to the development and evaluation of research proposals. Both quantitative and qualitative methodologies are explored.

PREREQUISITES:

Undergraduate statistics course

CREDIT HOUR ALLOCATION:

3 semester hours (3 classroom and 0 clinical clock hours)

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this course the student should be able to

Objectives

Relation to AACN Essentials:

1. Synthesize selected research findings to determine applicability of the findings to nursing practice.

I: 1,2,6

2. Evaluate the appropriateness of selected quantitative and qualitative research designs relative to research problems, purposes, questions, and/or hypotheses.

I: 6

3. Compare and contrast salient features of qualitative and quantitative research, such as rigor, validity, and reliability.

5. Use available technology to access databases and to analyze quantitative and qualitative data.

I: 3,4,5

LEARNING EXPERIENCES:

The students will engage in a variety of learning experiences including online discussions, quizzes, readings, and preparation of a review of literature pertinent to the question(s) to be answered in their Evidence Based Practice Project.

MSU NURSING DEPARTMENT GRADING SCALE

* A grade of B or greater is required for successful completion of all graduate courses.

Note: Special considerations for students:

Conditional status are not permitted to withdraw from the class if it is within the first 12 hours of graduate work

Provisional status – NURS 5023 is a course that must be completed for removal of the provisional status and are a) not permitted to drop the course, b) not permitted to withdraw from the course, and c) required to complete it successfully (with a B or better) on the first attempt.

RN to MSN students must earn a B or greater in order to receive graduate credit for this course. A grade of C will result in credit awarded toward the undergraduate degree, and the student will be moved from the RN to MSN program into the RN to BSN program if continuation at MSU is desired.

Course grade will be calculated as follows

All assignment due Sundays at 10 pm unless otherwise indicated

Discussions/activities on Blackboard 20%

PICO question Appendix A 05%

NIH Research Ethics Training 10%

Online quiz questions (drop lowest score) 05%

Assignment – Appraisal Table Appendix B 20%

Evidence Based Final Paper Appendix C 35% due Monday December 3rd

Final Comprehensive Quiz 05%

100%*

Submission Format Policy

*5 Bonus points can be added to your final EBP paper grade if you complete the statistics post test and send me a completed grade before week 8.. See week 5 of the Course Calendar. You can find this U of Michigan link under web links.

SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS: Please save all documents as a word document and save as (Your Name. name of assignment) Example: Leach EBP Paper.

Timely submission of all assignments is required. In the event that a student needs an extension due to compelling circumstances, this is to be discussed well in advance of the due date. Late assignments will receive a 5 point per day reduction in score except in emergent circumstances; it is important to note that a late submission date must be negotiated in advance except in an emergent circumstances.

It is likely you will be asked to submit the work completed to date so that faculty can see that an effort has been made to complete the assignment and that the emergency is not poor planning.

Registration Fee Refund See MSU Schedule of Classes for the current semester for Withdrawal or Drop Course Refund policies.

Rubric for Assignments on the Discussion Board for Asynchronous Discussions
DQ are assignments in which you post your own idea/work and others critique it and make suggestions

Criteria

Unacceptable

50

Acceptable

70-80

Good

80-90

Excellent

90-100

ContentContribution

Does not post own assignment

Posts own work but does not critique or make suggestions regarding the work of others.

Posts information own work and gives superficial feedback to classmates.

Uses references to literature, readings, or personal experience to support comments.

Clarity & Mechanics

Posts long, unorganized or rude content that may contain multiple errors or may be inappropriate.

Communicates in friendly, courteous and helpful manner with some errors in clarity or mechanics.

Post work and Contributes valuable information with minor clarity or mechanics errors.

Contributes with clear, concise comments formatted in an easy to read style that is free of grammatical or spelling errors.

Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Late Paper Policy

*5 Bonus points can be added to your final EBP paper grade if you complete the statistics post test and send me a completed grade before week 8.. See week 5 of the Course Calendar. You can find this U of Michigan link under web links.

Registration Fee Refund See MSU Schedule of Classes for the current semester for Withdrawal or Drop Course Refund policies.

Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception.
Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters.
We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student.
We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed.
Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

Students with Disabilities

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, 397-4140.

Safe Zones Statement

The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

Contacting your Instructor

All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MWSU e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Other Policies

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Midwestern State University does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s disability and complies with Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in its admission, accessibility, and employment of individuals in programs and activities. MSU provides academic accommodations and auxiliary aids to individuals with disabilities as defined by law, who are otherwise qualified to meet academic employment and requirements. For assistance call (940) 397-4618 or (940) 397-4515 TDD. Please see the instructor outside of class to make any arrangements involving special accommodations. It is the student’s responsibility to declare any disabilities. After declaration, preferably at the beginning of each semester, the student needs to contact individual instructors to determine any reasonable accommodations that may be required.

ACADEMIC HONESTY

Graduate students are held to the highest standard of academic honesty. Plagiarism is any assignment will earn a grade of 0. The best way to avoid plagiarism, or the appearance thereof, is to reference all quotations or paraphrased material in accordance with APA 6th edition. Material that is not cited should represent the student’s own work. This includes the Appraisal Table.

MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT HONOR CREED

“As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else to do so.”

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception.

Thus, we, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters.

We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one’s own work, work or ideas which are not entirely one’s own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student.

We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed.

Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate

Writing Proficiency Requirement

All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed English 1113 and English 1123 and 2) earned 60 hours. You may meet this requirement by passing either the Writing Proficiency Exam or English 2113. Please keep in mind that, once you've earned over 90 hours, you lose the opportunity to take the $25 exam and have no option but to enroll in the three-credit hour course. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at http://academics.mwsu.edu/wpr, or call 397-4131.